[thackney]

think that the decaying matter theory of oil is starting to whither

Sorry, but this does nothing to enhance the concept of abiotic theory of oil except to those who do not understand geology.

[Oberon]

Sorry, but this does nothing to enhance the concept of abiotic theory of oil except to those who do not understand geology.

I think you're beginning to run into a heuristic problem here with the phrase "understand geology." A more precise way of saying it is "understand current geological theory," which is really the best we can do. Our "understanding" of geology is only as good as the latest model.